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The 56th Management Board meeting of eu-LISA was held on 18–19 June 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. Representatives from Member States, the European Commission and associated countries gathered to review and discuss strategic, operational, and financial matters relevant to the Agency’s work.
Appointment of New Executive Director
The Management Board held a hearing with all three candidates proposed by the Commission and decided to appoint Mr Tillmann Keber as eu-LISA’s new Executive Director. The appointment was made on the basis of merit, demonstrated experience in the field of large-scale IT systems, strong administrative and managerial skills, and sound knowledge in the area of data protection.
Mr Keber holds a doctorate in law and brings over two decades of professional experience. He previously served as Head of Division for Police Information Systems and Data Protection at the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community in Berlin, where he oversaw national and international police data exchange and the operation of police IT systems. He also currently represents Germany on eu-LISA’s Management Board. The date on which he will officially assume his duties will be confirmed in due course.
Strategic Priorities and Legal Context
The incoming Danish Presidency presented its programme of priorities for the upcoming semester. The European Commission provided an overview of legal proposals under discussion that could affect eu-LISA’s mandate, including recent initiatives in the area of justice and home affairs. The Board took note of these developments and their potential operational impact.
Governance and Financial Reporting
The Board adopted its formal opinion on the Final Annual Accounts for 2024 and approved their submission to the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors. Members also reviewed the 2025 Internal Control Framework assessment and adopted the Consolidated Annual Activity Report for 2024.
System Implementation and Interoperability Planning
A key focus of the meeting was the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which is scheduled to enter into operation in October 2025. Discussions addressed the overall rollout strategy, including business testing, targeted back-to-back rehearsals, and EiO rehearsals planned for July and September. Attention was also given to the interlinkages with other systems, notably ETIAS, VIS4EES, and ECRIS-TCN, as well as broader interoperability architecture and planning across Member States.
Enhancing Security, Infrastructure and Operational Readiness
The Board was also briefed on the evolution of key supporting tools, including the Prüm II router, API-PNR router, and the Screening Regulation, all contributing to enhanced law enforcement cooperation and secure data exchange in the EU. The Agency’s Security Officer presented an updated threat assessment, and the Internal Audit Capability provided input on the status of audit recommendations.
Organisational Developments and Outlook
The Board also discussed a range of organisational matters, including infrastructure planning, staffing developments, and budgetary projections for 2025. Updates were provided on internal support activities, such as customer feedback monitoring and audit-related processes.
